Wildfires sweep across northern California as record temperatures, drought continue

Two separate fires, the Lava Fire and the Tennant Fire, burn near the California/Oregon state line.       

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The Southwest is in the middle of a megadrought: Here’s how it got there

The Southwest is the driest it’s been since the late 1500s. Here’s why this megadrought could be felt harder than it ever has before.       

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NSW minister back in isolation after getting wrong COVID-19 advice from authorities

Victor Dominello is back in isolation after NSW Health mistakenly told him he no longer needed to quarantine after being in contact with Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall…

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The Chinese Communist Party at 100: From 12 delegates to an emerging superpower

Huge galas, flash mobs, and social media propaganda are marking the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th anniversary this week, but some China experts say underneath the jovial celebrations…

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‘Something out of a nightmare’: Family in hotel next to collapsed condo stuck in Florida for days

The Groves family were awoken by loud noises on Thursday morning. They walked out of their hotel and saw the Champlain Towers in pieces.       

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‘Something out of a nightmare’: Man videos damage of Florida condo collapse

The Groves family were staying in the hotel next to the Champlain Towers building. On Thursday morning, they woke up to what sounded like “bombs.”       

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Man on vacation records community center holding those affected by the collapse

After their hotel next to the Champlain Towers was evacuated, the Groves family stayed in a local community center. Daniel Groves recorded the scene.       

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Bill Cosby leaves prison after US court overturns sexual assault conviction

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Cosby had been denied a fair trial in 2018 when he was convicted of assaulting Andrea Constand.

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NSW minister back in isolation after health authorities gave wrong advice on COVID-19 exposure

NSW Health has apologised to MP Victor Dominello for wrongly advising him he was a casual contact of a COVID-19 case when he was a close contact.

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Surfside rescue teams keep watchful eye on the Atlantic; one tropical system could develop, but path uncertain

Rescue and recovery teams at the condo collapse in South Florida are keeping a close eye on two tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean.       

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Does the vaccine protect you from the Delta variant? Here’s what we know

The Delta variant is spreading in the US, but the WHO, CDC and local governments have put out conflicting mask-wearing guidance. Here’s what we know.       

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Government rejects calls to cut international arrivals amid local coronavirus outbreaks

Labor premiers have urged Prime Minister Scott Morrison to reduce passenger caps as concern grows about a national coronavirus outbreak.

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Yes, dogs can get sunburned. Here are other things to know to keep your pets safe this summer

Your dogs and cats can suffer from heat-related illness and sunburns just like humans. Here are tips to keep your fur baby safe during the summer.       

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Sydney hospital wards locked down after COVID-positive student nurse worked while infectious

Another 22 local coronavirus cases have been recorded in NSW.

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Text messages may boost vaccination rates, study says; Supreme Court allows federal eviction pause: Live COVID-19 updates

Text messages may boost vaccination rates, the Supreme Court permits the federal eviction moratorium to remain in place. More COVID-19 updates.       

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NSW records 22 new local coronavirus infections as authorities anticipate drop in cases

Another 22 local coronavirus cases have been recorded in NSW.

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